bluntly - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

blunt

ly

in a direct and plain-spoken manner, often with little regard for tact or diplomacyin a direct and plain-spoken manner, often with little regard for tact or diplomacy

Examples

She bluntly told him that his idea wouldn't work.
He bluntly refused to attend the meeting.
The manager bluntly stated that there would be no bonuses this year.

Synonyms

brutally frankly bluffly roundly candidly directly flat out front straight bluntly brusquely straightforwardly freely flat out

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blunt

ly

1

in a direct and plain-spoken manner, often with little regard for tact or diplomacy

She bluntly told him that his idea wouldn't work.
He bluntly refused to attend the meeting.
The manager bluntly stated that there would be no bonuses this year.
I bluntly asked whether they trusted him at all.
The critic bluntly dismissed the film as boring and clichéd.

Synonyms:

brutally frankly bluffly roundly candidly directly flat out front straight brusquely straightforwardly freely flat out

2

in a way that lacks a sharp edge or point

The tool was shaped bluntly to avoid cutting the surface.
The pencil had been used so much it drew only bluntly.
The stone had been carved bluntly, giving it a soft, worn appearance.
The tip of the nail was bluntly flattened.
The knife cut bluntly through the fruit, squashing it more than slicing it.